JANUARY 2018 NEWSLETTER
Minister Emeritus Rev. J. D. Parker
Licensed for Weddings, Baptisms and Dedications
www.silverendcongregationalchurch.org
“But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever,
the purposes of His heart through all generations” Psalm 33:11
Sunday Service Times
Morning service only 1st Sunday in month 10 am
Every Sunday evening 6.30pm
Overseeing Pastor Rev. Malcolm Boulter Tel. 07720 394049
Church Open Tuesday 10.00-11.45
Coffee ‘n Chat Tuesday 10.30-11.45
T @ 3 Group 1st Wed in Month Contact Brenda 583896
Singing Group Practise Friday 7.45pm Contact Sharon 583913
Church Secretary Mrs. Anne Smith Tel 583338- Any enquiries
Church Treasurer Mrs. Sharon Gray Tel 583913
Church Telephone No. 584306 - Post Code CM8 3QF (Silver Street)
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17
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Jan. |
AM |
PM |
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7th
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Mrs. Penny Bloom, Chelmsford |
Rev. Malcolm Boulter, Covenant Service Communion |
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14th |
NO SERVICE |
Rev. Jenny Haggar, Ipswich |
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21st
|
NO SERVICE |
Rev. Malcolm Boulter, Tiptree |
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28th |
NO SERVICE |
Mr. Charles deLacy, Chelmsford + Singers |
WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH
JANUARY
Sun 7th Covenant Service 6.30pm Re- Dedicating ourselves at the beginning of this New Year to serve God in our lives and community.
Tues 9th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30
Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45
Thurs 11th Deacons Meeting 10am Allshots Farm
Sat 13th Day of Prayer 10am-3pm It is important to seek God’s guidance for this Fellowship in 2018 and any changes that we may undergo. We cannot move forward without the Holy Spirit working in and amongst us. We would value your presence during this day, the church will be open for all to pop in.
Tues. 16th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30
Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45
Tues 23rd Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30
Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45
Fri 26th Re-start Singers Practise 7.45pm-9pm
Tues 30th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30
Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45
February forward notice
Sun 4th BREAKFAST & Family Parade Service at 10am – Rev. Malcolm Boulter
Tues 6th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30
Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45
Wed 7th T @ 3 A take on Arable Land to Food Forest
Sat 10th Church Meeting 9.45 for 10am Start! – Come along and discuss what 2018 has in store for our fellowship.
Sun 11th Songs of Praise Service with the Singers, if you have a hymn you would like included please let one of the Singers know. Thank you.
Mon 12th FLOORS SEALED – half term holidays
Tues. 13th NO COFFEE & CHAT – SORRY
Sun 18th Joint Service with St. Francis & St. Mary’s – Here at the Congregational Church
Tues 20th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30
Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45
Tues 27th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30
Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH
‘Love is patient and kind…not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged…Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.’ 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (New Living Translation)
Not every American tradition transfers – or should transfer – across the Atlantic to Britain. But I rather like the idea they have in some of their calendars of calling January National Thank-you Month. In a time of year that is traditionally rather bleak, finding something to be thankful for each day throughout January will not only remind us of our blessings, it might even give the impression of spring coming early. And I am thankful for anything that does that! The Fireside Book
Silver End Guiding Group contact Mrs. Carol Hutchings 07857 663959
2nd Rainbows Mon
1st Guides Mon
2nd Brownies Tues.
SILVER TOTS (Baby & Toddler Group) meets Thursday Mornings at 9.45am
Contact Nikki Benjamin 07809 761902 (Term time)
Carolyn’s Dance Group - Disco/Street Dance Contact Harriet 07855014717
SCOUT GROUP Contact Denise Sullens-Smith 583055
Rangers Meet on Fridays – Contact Carol Hutchings 07857 663959
THANKS
A big thank you to all the groups who once again produced a marvellous variety of Christmas trees for the church. We received many comments especially from visitors to the church saying how wonderful it looked. We realise how much work goes into this and it is very much appreciated. We would also like to thank all who did a reading at our candlelit service and provided tasty refreshments at all our Christmas Services. God’s, graciousness enabled our fellowship to be blessed beyond measure.
PREACHERS FOR FEBRUARY
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Feb |
AM |
PM |
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4th |
Breakfast & Family Parade Service Rev. Malcolm Boulter |
Rev. Malcolm Boulter, Communion |
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11th |
NO SERVICE |
Songs of Praise with the Singers |
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18th |
NO SERVICE |
Joint Service with St. Francis and St. Mary’s, Rivenhall |
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25th |
NO SERVICE |
Mr. Charles deLacy, Chelmsford + Singers |
Suggested Prayers
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
Lord, we commit our lives to You afresh as we begin 2018. You know everything that lies ahead so please renew our faith in You, restore our strength to serve You and rekindle our love to delight in You. In Jesus name.
Please keep in your prayers those who are struggling with their health, physically and mentally. We especially pray for Asher, Tara & Paul, Anne’s brother-in-law Peter, Judy, Michael & Beryl, Jim, Peggy, Clare, Lesley, and Dorothy. We, give God thanks for answered prayers. He continues to bless even during the difficult times, even when we wonder how we will get through. There are those who are part of the church family and others known to us who need our prayers for healing, restoration and strength. We also remember Pam whose husband Norman has died quite suddenly.
Give thanks for this community for all the many amenities we are blessed with. Pray for all those who work in the shops, post office, library, takeaway food outlets, chemist, doctors, school, playgroup, children’s centre, churches, and residential homes. Pray too for all involved in Silver End’s football teams for young and old. For the Guiding Group and Scouting Group, For the W.I. for the Heritage Society, for the Gardening Club, for the WEA, for the Ramblers and for the Community Choir, for the Greener Silver End Group….the list goes on and on but I wanted us to just reflect on how blessed we are to live in such a vibrant village.
Please pray for this church as we seek God’s guidance on the year ahead. Pray for one another and for our friends from the other churches in the village.
Pray for all who work in the National Health Service, we hear such worrying stories especially at this time of year about the challenges facing the NHS. We pray for all our local hospitals and give God thanks for all who work caring for sick and vulnerable people. We pray for all who are waiting for appointments, tests, operations, may they know God’s presence with them.
The NHS is Europe’s biggest employer with over 1.3 million staff. It deals with one million patients every 36 hours and spends about £2,000 per person. In 2017, the NHS was rated as the most impressive overall compared with the healthcare systems of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the USA. Facts taken from CARE prayer Diary